15 h. ago UK proposes North Sea tax plan to peg payments to oil and gas prices

Consultation will explore mechanism that would replace controversial ‘windfall tax’ after 2030

Economics

16 h. ago Scottish Tories only Holyrood party not signed up to John Swinney's anti

EXCLUSIVE: Every leader at Holyrood has agreed to attend apart from Scottish Tory Russell Findlay.

Politics

22 h. ago Scottish Tories hijack homelessness bill to propose 'tax cuts for the rich'

EXCLUSIVE: A Tory MSP has tabled an amendment to housing legislation which would cut taxes for people wanting to buy a second home.

Economics

61 h. ago Residents and traders urged to share their views on Stirling's proposed new 'tourist tax'

Stirling Council is nurging residents, traders, tourism operators and visitors to share their thoughts as the council ponders the introduction of a new 'tourist tax' on visitors.

Politics

7 d. ago SNP proposing 9.5 per cent council tax increase in Perth and Kinross

Councillors will meet on Wednesday, February 26 to set Perth and Kinross Council's 2025/26 budget

Politics

8 d. ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Equalities regulator ‘concerned’ by reports of Government transitioning guide

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said it wants to meet with Scotland’s Health Secretary, Neil Gray.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Disappointing' blow for Scottish Tories as another councillor defects to Reform

Party leader Russell Findlay called the news ‘disappointing’

Politics

2 w. ago Wisconsin Republicans propose $10k tax break to lure hurricane and wildfire victims to their state

Midwestern state aims to entice climate change refugees

Events

2 w. ago Treasury blocks farmers’ proposed compromise over inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

2 w. ago UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

2 w. ago Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.

Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Taxpayers need protection from council pickpockets

East Lothian Council’s proposed council tax increase of 10 per cent is unjustified, says reader

Economics